Chapter 12 Reese had cleared out everything not a trace of her or Noah remained . M Like she was erasing their existence from his life . Theres only Noahs birthday wish note left on the table . Hudson remembered that day . Noahs timid voice : Daddy , can I have a birthday present this year ? Hed been too wrapped up in Val and Leons drama , so pissed thinking the kid was being greedy , hed just walked away . Didnt even let him finish . And now … seeing Noahs actual wish … so simple , so modest … The little Noah had loved him that much , even though Hudson never threw him a single smile . Meanwhile , Leon was just gimme this , buy me that . Hudson slapped himself hard . What kind of trash father had he turned into ? The polished CEO looked completely broken . His assistant spoke softly : Sir , just heard from Search and Rescue . No sign of Mrs. Montclair . From that altitude , into the ocean , after this long … she probably … Hudsons eyes were wild . Shut it ! Shes not dead ! Were forever , okay ? She wouldnt leave me alone ! But would she stay ? Really ? He remembered their early days . Company was tanking , partners walking . He was living on his office couch . While Hudsons partnerships were falling apart , Reese fought like hell to save them . She chased down every lead , knocked on every door , only to be shut out again and again . One freezing December night , shed camped outside some clients office , clutching a gift box , until they caved and took the meeting . She saved the deal but collapsed on her way back . Thats what messed up her chances of having kids . When Hudson reached the hospital and saw her pale face , guilt crushed him . Hed broken down crying . 1431 A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionair 2.1 % Chapter 12 But Reese just held him , smiling : Thats what marriage is , right ? We face everything together . Then shed gotten serious : But Hudson ? If you dare to betray me , Ill walk away . Never turning back . No second chances . Hed already known about Leon then . Swore to take that secret to his grave . But Reese had figured it all out . The assistant hesitated , opening his laptop : Sir , the cemetery called . Montclair took Noahs ashes two days ago . I did some digging . You need to see this . Then Hudson watched everything that happened at his sons funeral . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!